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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.84, 38.36 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.84, 38.36 and 18.12 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.84 : 38.36 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.84/38.36 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.84x = 38.36 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.84x = 695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.08/27.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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